Preethi Zodiac MG 218 Review
The Quick Verdict The Zodiac MG 218 is the kitchen appliance equivalent of a Swiss Army knife. The 7...
Mixer Grinders Under ₹10,000
Preethi Zodiac MG 218
★
★
★
★
★
4.25/5
Power: 750
Number of Jars: 5 (1.5L liquidizing, 1.0L dry, 0.5L chutney, 1.2L juicer, 2.1L food processor)
Jar Capacity: 1.5L liquidizing, 1.0L dry, 0.5L chutney, 1.2L juicer, 2.1L food processor
Speed: 3 speeds + Pulse
Blade Material: Stainless Steel
We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
Mixer / Grinder Specifications
Mixer Grinders Under ₹10,000Power
750 W
Number of Jars
5 (1.5L liquidizing, 1.0L dry, 0.5L chutney, 1.2L juicer, 2.1L food processor)
Jar Capacity
1.5L liquidizing, 1.0L dry, 0.5L chutney, 1.2L juicer, 2.1L food processor
Speed
3 speeds + Pulse
Blade Material
Stainless Steel
Warranty
5 years motor, 1 year product
Voltage
230 V
Noise Level
~80-90 dB dB
Best For
Heavy-duty kitchen, large families, versatile cooking
Our Review
The Quick Verdict
The Zodiac MG 218 is the kitchen appliance equivalent of a Swiss Army knife. The 750W motor handles everything from dry masalas to wet idli batter without breaking a sweat. The 5-jar setup (including a juicer and a master chef jar) covers 99% of Indian cooking needs.
Who Should Buy?
| Buy If | Skip If |
|---|---|
| you want one appliance that does everything and cook Indian food regularly | you rarely grind spices or are on a tight budget |
Bottom Line
The all-rounder that justifies its price. Buy if you want one appliance that does everything and cook Indian food regularly. Skip if you rarely grind spices or are on a tight budget. Rating: 4.25/5
Rating: 4.25/5
Pros
- + The Zodiac MG 218 is the kitchen appliance equivalent of a Swiss Army knife. The 750W motor handles everything from dry masalas to wet idli batter without breaking a sweat. The 5-jar setup (including a juicer and a master chef jar) covers 99% of Indian cooking needs. The Vega W5 motor is genuinely durable — I've seen 7+ year old units still running strong. The juicer jar actually works, unlike most mixer grinder "juicer" attachments.
Cons
- − At ₹8,999, it's expensive. The 750W motor struggles with very large quantities of hard spices. The juicer jar is polycarbonate and stains with turmeric. The noise level is high — around 85-90 dB. After-sales service quality varies wildly by city.
Verdict
The all-rounder that justifies its price. Buy if you want one appliance that does everything and cook Indian food regularly. Skip if you rarely grind spices or are on a tight budget.
8.5/10
Overall
Score
Score
Spec Comparison
Side-by-side vs alternatives| Spec | ★ Preethi Zodiac MG 218 | Sujata Dynamix DX | Bosch TrueMixx Pro 1000W | Sujata Dynamix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Power
|
750 W | 900 W | 1000 W | 900 W |
|
Number of Jars
|
5 (1.5L liquidizing, 1.0L dry, 0.5L chutney, 1.2L juicer, 2.1L food processor) | 3 (1.5L dome wet, 1.0L dry, 0.5L chutney) | 4 | 3 |
|
Jar Capacity
|
1.5L liquidizing, 1.0L dry, 0.5L chutney, 1.2L juicer, 2.1L food processor | 1.5L wet (dome), 1.0L dry, 0.5L chutney | 1.5L wet grinding, 1.0L multipurpose, 0.4L chutney, 0.5L juicer | 1.5L liquidizing, 1.0L dry, 0.4L chutney |
|
Speed
|
3 speeds + Pulse | 3 speeds + Pulse | 3 + Pulse | 3 |
|
Blade Material
|
Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | SS 304 jars, premium ABS body | SS 304 jars, industrial-grade ABS body |
|
Warranty
|
5 years motor, 1 year product | 2 years | 2 Years | 2 Years |
|
Voltage
|
230 V | 230 V | 230 V | 230 V |
|
Noise Level
|
~80-90 dB dB | 80-90 dB | ~90 dB | ~98 dB |
|
Best For
|
Heavy-duty kitchen, large families, versatile cooking | Heavy-duty grinding, professional use, large batches | Idli/dosa perfectionists, traditional batter enthusiasts, German engineering devotees | Durability obsessives, commercial-light users, buy once cry once buyers |
★ Highlighted column = this product